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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 06, 1961

Page

4

Community notices from Sanday School and local churches

The Sanday School and area churches hosted a reception honoring speakers and volunteers. Baptisms were performed for Jane Patricia Kirkwood and Blake Edward French, with local clergy and families in attendance. The junior choir sang and Rev Norman Russ conducted. A storm later damaged hall windows. Ross Shortill received a Bible as he departs to join the police force.

Jane Patricia Little James Kirkwood Blake Edward, Little French Norman Russ Linden Ross-Shortill Ross

LIMEHOUSE Community Notes Celebrate Milestones

Long list of local happenings includes Mr. Oliver Williams marking his 171st birthday with 28 relatives at the Williams home on June 25. Holidays, weddings, visits, and health updates fill the town diary with travel plans to Saskatoon New York and London plus hospital news from Georgetown District and Milton District.

Oliver Williams Palmerston Geo. Williams Williams Doris Mitchell Saskatoon Toronto Jodie Scott Sick ‘Children's Hospital Walter Thomas Port Colborne Linham's Mes England C. James London Audrey James New York John Sears Edna Cummings Hermann Linda Michael David Rochester N.Y James Noble Frank Wheeler Riverdale Mich Wm, Karn E. Karn Evison — Barn Westminster Hope United Church Harvey McDowell

Belwood B A C Steak Fry At Lake Belwood

Nine Anglican Church men gathered at Lake Belwood on Wednesday evening July 5 for a steak fry water skiing and surfboard riding. Boats provided by G V Barbeau and Jack Blow. Members included Ken Blow Frank Van Wyck H B Stokreef Vic Bristow Walter Dubois George Gold and Brian Barbeau.

Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen Lake Belwood G.V. Barbeau Jack Blow Ken Blow Frank van Wyck H. B. Stokreef Vic Bristow Walter Dubois George Gold Brian Barbeau

New Store Owner Opens In Former Ruddick Shop

Mrs. Philip Waltho takes over the Young Street store formerly run by Ruddick. The Ontario newcomer will manage with her husband commuting to Toronto, aided by their four children. They aim for quality goods and strong service, and have shifted hours to match downtown merchants.

Acton Philip Waltho Hornepayne Ontario Ruddick Young Street Phillip Waltho

Christian Reformed Church Service and Baptism Notice

The notice announces the Sixth Sunday after Trinity worship at 10 00 am with Matins led by Rev D Dittrich BA and an infant baptism service. Sunday School for Senior Section led by Rev J Nutma BA BD at 301 Queen St Box 46 with phone 98.

Christ HLS Christian Reformed Church Rev J. Nutma Queen St

Recital Showcases Reed Students In Luxton Hall Concert

Piano guitar accordion violin students perform a large concert before 90 attendees June 27 at Luxton Memorial Hall. The program features solo works by Kay Dennis Russell Nancy Snow Theresa Marzo Peggy Wheeler Patsy Wheeler Roy Baxter Joe Petrie Dorothy Sterritt Diane Snow Barbara Lind among others with Mr. Bydevante teaching accordion and the Watsons and Mrs Vickery assisting piano and string parts.

Peggy Wheeler Gossip Joan Scott Watson Bach Allan MacDonald Patsy Wheeler Peter Marzo Roy Baxter Alceste Lary White Phip-Poor Gluck Jorléy Shortil Judy Gordon Winnifred Dunbar Diane Snow Larry Whites Kay Dennis Donna Sterrit Jacoba Vanderbrink Celia Lind Nancy—Miller Elise Queen Nancy Miller Mr. Bydevante Mr.Watson Mrs. Watson Vickery

Pupil Recital Honors Mrs Scull With Top Award

Dorothy Richardson Scull’s pupils staged an annual recital at Acton Baptist Church with about 20 performers. Jean Hart won the year’s top award. Diane Swackhamer earned overtime practice honors. multiple pupils received high marks and gifts.

Dorothy Richardson Scull Actin’ Baptist Church Toronto Decie Leslie Ann Cochrane Jean Hart Chris Brunelle

Prejudice Theme Shaped Busy Bees June Meeting

The Busy Bees Women's Institute met at Mrs. Stan Robinson's home with good turnout. President Mrs. Allen presided as the WJ Ode and Mary Stewart Collect were sung. A suggested plan to overcome prejudice was discussed. Committees formed for a July 8 strawberry social and baking sale. Mrs. McLeod gave the day’s thought, and Mrs. Lindsay reported the District Annual. Contests led to wins by Mrs. A. McLean and Mrs. Black.

Busy Bees Women's Institute Stan Robinson Allen W.J Mary Stewart David Henderson M. McLeod Lindsay Busy Bee Moonlight and Roses Hayward Robinson A. McLean Black

Donations Support Cancer Research In Memoriam

Local undertaker will accept donations to support cancer research. Donors will receive official receipts and recognition as part of tribute offerings.

Lakeside Chapter Fetes New Canadians

Lakeside Chapter held a citizenship ceremony for 32 new Canadians at Milton courthouse on Thursday July 6. Judge W Cory oversaw the oath with Royal Canadian Mounted Police beside him. A reception followed with Mrs R Spielvogel and Mrs R Gillies coordinating. tea served by Chapter members.

Lakeside Milton Court House W. Cory Royal Canadian Mounted Cory R. Spielvogel R. A. Gillies Burlington Halton George Musselle Immigration and Citizenship J. Mann E. Braida W. Sprostun A. J. Buchanan

Ontario Court Upgrades Damages for School Bus Injury

The Ontario Court of Appeal increased damages awarded to Diane McKinney, a high school student severely injured in a school bus accident near Erin, from $19 000 to $27 600. The ruling follows the January incident.

Ontario Court of Appeal Diane McKinney Erin

Flags Were Gay But People Away

Holiday weekend in Acton was quiet with many cars passing through town and residents leaving for short trips. Stores closed Saturday to Monday for Dominion Day observances and garbage collection resumed Tuesday after the long weekend.

More Discussion On Fair Bylaw

A proposed bylaw governing the annual fair was discussed at the Acton Agricultural Society fourth regular meeting in the council chambers on June 28. President Nino Braida led, secretary C. W. Swackhamer read the minutes, and directors sought clarification on several definitions before final approval.

Par Acton Agricultural Society Nino Braida C. W. Swackhamer

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Sanday Ante Eens Ernests Hallinafad Churchill Ville Qhet Mr. Beaton Douglas Lapp Smith Griffen Craig Kirkwood Paul Jane Beaton Wak Atarney Zante Neel Belwood Limehouse Brownridge Bramton Peter Glynn Gisby Milton District Hospital B.A.C Lake the Church OF ST. Alban the Martyr Anglican HB. Stokreef L.th S.T.B Jeffrey St Matlins D. Dittrich United Church OF Church of the Back To God Presbyterian Church IN Canada Knox Church Andrew H. McKenzie E. A. Hansen Jesus Joan Gordon Joe Petrie Ac ‘Cordion Bi! Fisher Pam Puncheon Betty Ramsay Bourree Margaret ‘McMillan Brian Fisher Dorothy Sterritt Gordon Campbell D. Scull Diane Swackhamer Julie Smith Heather Ann . Dumarch Susan Robinson Gordon Stephen Wolfe Lesley-Ann Duby Scull Helen Landsborough Robert Hart Linda Ralston Heather Ann Dumarch Beverley Brunelle Christine Brunelle Angelus Ann Gordon Bobby Hart Janice Ralston the Breakers Mrs. Scull Marlee McSwain Donna Lansborough John Miller Jo-Ann Force Iris Sharon Bradley Donna Landsborough Lesley-Ann Duby Allegretto Over the Rainbow Heather’ Leyland Lessiey-Ann Duby Bonnie Beer Alton the Apartment Lynn Raeburn Caledon Olwen Memoriam Guernsey Our Don Timmings New NTA E. L. Buchner E. Acton Ont Waterloo Waltho YOUNG Groceteria Halton « Peel Trust & Savings Company Brant ST Mor. J Whitelock Acton Free Press Manning Electric Office of Comptroller of Revenue Parliament Buildings Toronto 2 YvPe Philip T. Clark
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